
Parenting in the Screen Age - The Screenagers Podcast
by Delaney Ruston, MD
Is this your podcast?Delaney Ruston, MD, is a prominent figure in the realm of parenting and digital media, recognized for her work as a filmmaker and author of the acclaimed "Screenagers" documentaries. With a focus on the intersection of technology and family…
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- parenting in the digital age
- impact of screen time
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- challenges of modern parenting
- expert interviews on technology
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- 87 episodes produced
- active for 5 years
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- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Brain Biology and Preventing Excessive Video Gaming (encore)
Jun 15, 2026
Unknown duration
A Health Move That Will Change Your Life, with Manoush Zomorodi
Jun 1, 2026
36m 04s
Raising Independent Kids: The Issue of Phone Trackers with America's 'Worst' Mom (encore)
May 18, 2026
34m 22s
What Does "Hookup Culture" Actually Mean? Answers for Parents and Teens (encore)
May 4, 2026
30m 00s
A Clear Roadmap for When Your Kid Breaks a Rule
Apr 20, 2026
26m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/15/26 | ![]() Brain Biology and Preventing Excessive Video Gaming (encore) | Why do some kids and teens get overly frustrated and bored when it's time to turn off their video games? How to know when game playing has become excessive? What are tips that all families should know for ensuring healthy video game play? In today's episode of The Screenagers Podcast, Dr. Delaney Ruston explores these issues along with a new model of brain biology to help explain irritability and boredom associated with video gaming. We hear from teens along with psychiatrist Dr. Clifford Sussman who specializes in helping young people regain tech balance. We also hear from Andrew Fulton who was in the film, Screenagers, when he was getting treatment at an internet rehab center, and is now working at the same center helping others recover from video game overuse. Additional Links Andrew in this episode works at the internet recovery center called reStart To learn more about Dr. Clifford Sussman, go to his website. Dr. Sussman et al., Internet and Video Game Addictions: Diagnosis, Epidemiology and Neurobiology. Here are links to some Tech Talk Tuesday articles about video games: Digital Binging, Is it a Problem? Why 3 Hours is Too Much Fake Identities and Real Concerns Watch What Happens When Kids Have No Screen Time Rules Additional Resources Screenagers Website Bring Screenagers to Your Community | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() A Health Move That Will Change Your Life, with Manoush Zomorodi✨ | movement breaksscreen time+4 | Manoush Zomorodi | ScreenagersBreaking Up Prolonged Sitting to Improve Cardiometabolic Risk: Dose-Response Analysis of a Randomized Crossover Trial+1 | — | movement breaksscreen time+5 | — | 36m 04s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Raising Independent Kids: The Issue of Phone Trackers with America's 'Worst' Mom (encore)✨ | children's independenceparenting challenges+3 | Lenore Skenazy | Let GrowLetGrow.Org+1 | — | independenceparenting+5 | — | 34m 22s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() What Does "Hookup Culture" Actually Mean? Answers for Parents and Teens (encore)✨ | hookup culturesexual dynamics+3 | Lisa Wade, PhD | American Hookup | — | hookup culturecollege campuses+3 | — | 30m 00s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() A Clear Roadmap for When Your Kid Breaks a Rule✨ | disciplineparenting strategies+3 | Tammy Fisher Huson, PhD | ScreenagersEducation Week+2 | — | disciplineparenting+5 | — | 26m 49s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Kids Using AI Chatbots: The Risks Parents Can't Ignore (encore)✨ | AI chatbotsyouth risks+3 | Natalie Foos | Snapchat's My AIReplika+3 | — | AI chatbotsyouth+5 | — | 31m 05s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() ADHD, Screens, and Sleep: Strategies to Help Kids and Teens✨ | ADHDscreen time+4 | Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, PhD | Seattle Children's HospitalFAST (First Approach Skills Training)+2 | — | ADHDscreens+5 | — | 40m 35s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Screen Time Solutions from the AAP's Leading Experts on Kids, Screens & Social Media✨ | screen timechild emotions+3 | Megan Moreno, MDJenny Radesky, MD+2 | American Academy of PediatricsUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison+2 | — | screen timechildren+5 | — | 21m 20s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() How to Motivate Our Kids Without Nagging Them! (Encore)✨ | motivationparenting+3 | David Yeager, Ph.D. | Journal of Experimental Psychology: GeneralResearch Square+2 | — | motivationparenting+6 | — | 44m 01s | |
| 2/9/26 | ![]() How High Schoolers Took on Big Tobacco and Won✨ | public healthyouth advocacy+3 | Raven Twilling | Bay Area Community ResourcesMarin County Tobacco Prevention Program+7 | Marin CountyCalifornia+2 | nicotinevaping+3 | — | 29m 23s | |
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| 1/26/26 | ![]() Talking to Your Teen About Sex: Advice for Parents (encore)✨ | teen communicationsex education+4 | Laura Kastner, PhD | Wise-Minded ParentingGetting To Calm: Cool-headed strategies for parenting tweens and teens+2 | — | teen sex educationparenting advice+3 | — | 20m 16s | |
| 1/12/26 | ![]() Raising The Amazing Generation: Helping Kids Become Wiser Tech Users | In this episode, Dr Ruston is joined by journalist and author Catherine Price, author of How To Break Up With Your Phone. They discuss her new book co-authored with Jonathan Haidt, 'The Amazing Generation,' aimed at empowering kids to be tech-savvy and foster real-world connections. The conversation includes practical tips for managing tech use in families and the concept of 'The Rebels Code' for kids to use technology wisely. In addition Price shares details about tech time limits with her 10 year old daughter. Expert Catherine Price Books The Amazing Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price How To Break Up With Your Phone by Catherine Price Other Resources Screenagers Website Bring Screenagers to Your Community Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:18 Meet Catherine Price: Breaking Up with Your Phone 01:11 The Genesis of The Amazing Generation 04:18 The Structure and Purpose of The Amazing Generation 06:21 Real-Life Applications and Parental Guidance 18:48 Practical Tips for Managing Screen Time 25:28 Conclusion and Resources | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() Setting Screen Time Rules That Actually Work, with Jean Twenge | How can parents set limits that actually stick in a high-tech world? And what rules to set? In this episode, the prominent screen time researcher, Jean Twenge, PhD discusses her new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World. Twenge explains the science behind how screens disrupt sleep, and shares ways to use parental controls effectively. The conversation also explores delaying smartphones and social media, enforcing meaningful consequences, and why changing community norms, not just household rules, can make all the difference. Expert Jean Twenge, PhD Book 10 Rules For Raising Kids In A High Tech World Resources www.screenfreesleep.org Screenagers Website Bring Screenagers to Your Community Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:19 Meet Jean Twenge: Expert on Generational Differences 00:52 Discussing '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High Tech World' 02:00 The Importance of No Devices in the Bedroom 04:02 Parental Controls and Device Management 05:26 The Role of Lockboxes and Parental Controls 07:50 Challenges with Parental Control Software 13:11 Promoting Screen-Free Sleep and Community Efforts 14:02 The Impact of Disturbing Content on Kids 15:53 Balancing Busy Schedules and Sleep 18:04 Setting Rules and Consequences for Device Use 19:15 Delaying Smartphones and Social Media 21:35 Final Thoughts and Community Pledges 24:08 Conclusion and Resources | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | ![]() Recovered Gaming Addict Shares His Story And Advice (Encore) | Frustrated with his obsession with video gaming, Cam Adair wrote a post about his struggles that went viral. This led to his starting a movement that has brought together thousands to work to create a balanced life at Gamequitters.com. Cam is an international speaker who shares his story about gaming addiction and offers well tested advice to youth and their parents. Expert: Cam Adair Episode Resources: Game Quitters Game Quitters Parent Support Group Afterschool Alliance Additional Resources: How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community Screenagers Website Time Code: 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Meet Cam Adair: From Gamer to Advocate 01:57 Cam's Personal Struggles with Gaming 06:42 Turning Point: Seeking Help and Recovery 09:48 Founding Game Quitters 11:11 Impact of COVID on Gaming Habits 13:37 Advice for Parents and Kids 22:15 Final Thoughts and Resources | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() From Grief to Advocacy: A Mother's Fight Against Snapchat | Dr Ruston speaks with Amy Neville, mother of Alexander Neville who tragically died at age 14 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill he obtained through Snapchat. He thought he was buying an oxycontin but instead the pill was a pill laced with fentanyl. Amy shares her journey from grief to activism, discussing her efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of social media-facilitated drug deals and her advocacy for stronger accountability from tech companies. This episode offers insights into the vulnerabilities of teens in the digital world, the current drug crisis, and practical advice for parents on navigating these challenges with their children. Episode Resources: Alexander Neville Foundation Additional Resources: How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community Screenagers Website Time Code: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 The Tragic Story of Alexander Neville 01:30 Alex's Final Days 05:00 Turning Grief into Activism 06:46 Conversations with Teens 10:05 The Role of Snapchat 18:34 Advice for Parents 21:55 Resources and Conclusion | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | ![]() What 3 Adults Learned Trying to Change Their Own Phone Habits | Many parents feel hypocritical or guilty about their own phone or tech use when their kids or teens are around. In this episode, Dr. Ruston checks in with three parents who shared those feelings and took on the One Small Change Challenge to make a change in their own tech use. Hear from them about their successes and challenges during their two-week experiment. Even for listeners who missed the previous two episodes, this installment stands alone and offers insights on how adults can model for their children the reasons and approaches behind making positive changes to their tech time. Additional Resources Boosting Bravery: Free Screenagers program for teens that includes DARTS. How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community Screenagers Website Time Code: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Recap of Previous Episodes and DARTS Framework 01:59 Hillary's Journey: Breaking the Social Media Habit 10:41 Lisa's Challenge: Keeping the Phone Out of the Bedroom 15:35 Tori's Attempt: Creating Phone-Free Time with Her Daughter 25:00 Conclusion and Resources for Screen Time Management | — | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | ![]() No More Phones in the Bedroom: One Mom's Challenge | In our last episode, Dr. Delaney Ruston introduced the One Small Change Challenge and the DARTS model (Doable, Arrange for success, Reasons, Treats, Support) as she coached two moms on creating strategies to reach their phone-related small change targets. This week, she talks with another mom, a certified parent coach who wants to stop using her phone before bed and keep it in her room overnight. You'll hear the specific strategies Lisa commits to. In the next episode, you'll find out how it worked out for her and for the other moms from the previous episode. Listeners are encouraged to take on their own One Small Change Challenge and let their kids in on what they're aiming to do and the strategies they're using, and, most importantly, to ask their kids for support. Change is not easy. If you're participating in the challenge, email Dr. Ruston at delaney@screenagersmovie.com and let her know how it's going. Additional Resources Boosting Bravery: Free Screenagers program for teens that includes DARTS. How to bring the Screenagers movies to your community Screenagers Website Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:21 Recap of the One Small Change Challenge 00:39 Introducing Lisa and Her Phone Habit 01:59 Lisa's Struggle with Phone Use at Night 06:38 Implementing the DARTS Method 07:59 Setting Goals and Arranging for Success 11:39 Reinforcement and Support Strategies 17:56 Conclusion and Next Steps | — | ||||||
| 10/20/25 | ![]() Why Do I Keep Reaching for My Phone? Two Moms Try to Change | Do you ever catch yourself reaching for your phone when you don't really need or want to, and wonder what that shows your kids? In this episode, Screenagers creator Dr. Delaney Ruston talks with two moms who decide it's time to make a change. They talk about the habits they want to shift and take on the One Small Change Challenge using a model called DARTS: Doable, Arrange for success, Reasons, Treats, and Support. Follow along as Delaney walks Tory and Hillary through setting their own goals, and try using this model to set yours too. We'd love to hear if you do, so send a note to delaney@screenagersmovie.com. It's an honest look at what happens when parents face their own phone habits and try something new. In a future episode, we'll check in to see how their challenges went. Additional Resources Bring Screenagers to your community Screenagers Website Time Code 00:00 Introduction 01:25 The One Small Change Challenge 01:43 Introducing the DARTS Model 03:22 Meet Hillary: A Parent's Struggle with Phone Use 09:31 Setting Goals and Creating an Action Plan 16:58 Finding Support and Accountability 17:55 Engaging Family in the Journey 18:14 The Importance of Parental Vulnerability 21:07 Planning the Challenge 22:23 Tory's Struggle with Phone Use 26:24 Setting Goals with the DARTS Model 32:02 Creating a Support System 32:31 Conclusion and Call to Action | — | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | ![]() From Sports Betting to Porn: Parental Conversations Boys Need | What kind of partner do you want to be someday? Do you think privacy is important in a relationship? What do you think pornography leaves out about real relationships? These are just a few of the unusual yet important questions boys are rarely asked. In this episode, Dr. Delaney Ruston continues her conversation with educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of the new book Talk To Your Boys. Together, they discuss how to help boys navigate gaming, romantic relationships, and pornography. They explore online sports betting ("the house always wins"), share ways to bring up sensitive topics like pornography, and highlight the particular role dads can play in guiding these conversations. Featured Experts Christopher Pepper Joanna Schroeder Book Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder Additional Resources Stan Tatkin Screenagers Website Bring Screenagers to your community Time Code 00:00 Breaking Stereotypes: The Importance of Talking to Boys 00:37 The Influence of Online Algorithms on Teenage Boys 01:22 The Allure and Risks of Sports Betting 04:16 Navigating Relationships and Sexuality 07:35 The Impact of Media on Perceptions of Sex 16:03 Addressing Pornography and Sexual Content 26:24 Encouraging Open Conversations and Emotional Awareness 28:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Talking To Your Boys: Masculinity, Gaming, and Their Online Lives | How are today's boys absorbing messages about masculinity from violent media and games? How early does this begin, and what happens when gaming chats turn cruel or hostile? Dr. Ruston talks with author-educator Christopher Pepper and journalist Joanna Schroeder, co-authors of the recently released book, Talk To Your Boys. They share practical "interrupter" tools and relatable stories that help parents support boys as they encounter conflict through gaming, navigate their online lives, and grow into confident, caring young men. Featured Experts Christopher Pepper Joanna Schroeder Book Talk To Your Boys: 16 Conversations to Help Tweens and Teens Grow Into Confident, Caring Young Men, by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:19 Meet the Authors: Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder 00:49 Connecting with Sons Through Technology 02:02 The Importance of Conversations About Masculinity 05:17 Understanding Boys' Online Behavior 11:05 Addressing Social Cruelty and Bullying 23:26 Modeling Positive Behavior for Boys 26:23 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | ![]() How to Fight Back Against the Youth Sleep Crisis | Host Dr. Ruston introduces Screenagers' recently launched Screen-Free Sleep campaign, focused on helping parents keep devices out of kids' bedrooms for sleep time. Ruston explains the campaign's goals, the science behind it, and how you can participate in making screen-free sleep the norm in your child's school and community. This includes resources like iSleep Pro kits and a fun flash mob dance. She also offers practical solutions to some of the common challenges parents face when creating tech-free sleep for their kids and tweens. It all wraps up with lively "Man on the Street" interviews with parents and kids, making it a perfect listen for adults to enjoy together with their children. Resources www.screenfreesleep.org Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Screen-Free Sleep 00:41 About the Screen-Free Sleep Campaign 06:28 Man on the Street Interviews 11:09 Common Pushbacks and Solutions 15:43 Student Sleep Health Week and Resources 17:01 Call to Action and Conclusion | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | ![]() Acing Screen Time Conflicts with Lisa Damour (Encore) | Parenting kids has always had challenges, but now, in the tech revolution, conflicts are at a new level. The good news is that research shows that conflicts done well have all sorts of benefits for youth. But how do we ensure healthier conflicts? Dr. Ruston talks with Lisa Damour, Ph.D., psychologist and author of three New York Times best-selling books about adolescents, including "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers." The episode explores teen psychology, common screen time arguments, and several approaches to having healthier conflicts. The episode is intended for adult and youth audiences. Featured Expert Lisa Damour Research References The role of music in adolescents' mood regulation (Sage Journal) Extreme Metal Music and Anger Processing (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience) The appeal of sad music: A brief overview of current directions in research on motivations for listening to sad music (The Arts in Psychotherapy) Additional Links Lisa Damour's website The Ask Lisa Podcast Books by Lisa Damour Untangled Under Pressure The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | ![]() New Science On Sleep, Our Kids, And What To Do (Encore) | As back-to-school season begins, and kids face mounting stress both online and offline, this episode explores how healthy sleep can support their well-being. Hear from Dr. Judy Owens, Director of Sleep Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital and professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. Discover key brain research with Adriana Galván, a UCLA neuroscientist, and hear insights from parents and a teen. Take away practical strategies to help your child get the brain-nourishing sleep they need now and into the future. Featured Experts Judy Owens, MPH, MD Adriana Galvan, PhD Resources ScreenFreeSleep.org | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | ![]() How Students Are Really Using AI & ChatGPT | How are students really using ChatGPT and other AI tools for school work? What do they see as acceptable? And where do they draw the line? What happens when AI is used for creative projects, and at what cost? In this episode of Parenting in the Screen Age, Delaney Ruston, MD, explores the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on student learning and academic integrity. She shares interviews with college students who talk candidly about using AI for academic purposes, what they will and won't do, and how they navigate ethical gray areas. One student recounts being accused of cheating with AI, and we learn how she got through the experience. The episode encourages parents, educators, and students to have ongoing conversations about the responsible use of AI technologies in and beyond the classroom. 00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Rise of AI in Education 01:46 Student Interviews: Creative Uses of AI 06:47 Student Interviews: Academic Uses of AI 14:53 Student Interviews: Ethical Concerns and Personal Choices 17:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts | — | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | ![]() Social Media's Influence on Eating Disorders: Insights from Dr. G | What role does social media play in disordered eating and eating disorders? And how can parents spot early warning signs and have meaningful conversations about these tough topics? In this episode, host Dr. Ruston talks with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, a physician specializing in eating disorders for nearly two decades. Dr. Gaudiani explains the difference between disordered eating and clinical eating disorders and how social media can fuel both. She shares concrete strategies to help parents talk with their teens, recognize early signs, and prevent problems. This episode builds on our previous conversation with Isabelle, a young woman who shared her personal journey with an eating disorder and social media's role in it. You don't need to have heard that episode first, but they complement each other well. This episode is intended for adult and teen audiences but please note it includes discussion of eating disorders, body image, and related experiences, so please listen with care. If you or someone you love is affected by any of the issues we talk about today, you'll find a list of support resources below. Featured Expert Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, MD Books Sick Enough: A Guide To The Medical Complications Of Eating Disorders by Jennifer Gaudiani Time Code 00:00 Introduction to Parenting in the Screen Age 00:40 Recap of Previous Episode 01:06 Today's Topic: Understanding Eating Disorders 01:30 Meet Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani 01:59 Defining Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating 02:08 Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders 02:19 Clinical Eating Disorders Overview 03:16 Interview with Dr. G: Early Warning Signs 07:27 Social Media's Role in Disordered Eating 10:10 Strategies for Moderating Social Media Use 10:25 Supporting Teens in Recovery 16:33 Parental Challenges and Support 27:34 Final Thoughts and Conclusion Resources National Alliance for Eating Disorders ("The Alliance") Website: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com Free helpline: 866‑662‑1235 (Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET) Offers: Personalized support and referrals. Also operates https://www.findEDhelp.com, a free directory of eating disorder treatment centers and providers. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Offers: Free screening tools, treatment locators, support group listings, and educational materials. Crisis Text Line Website: https://www.crisistextline.org Text "HOME" to 741‑741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor, or use the live chat at the website Offers: 24/7 mental health support, resources, and crisis intervention. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org Text "START" to 678‑678 to connect with a crisis counselor Offers: 24/7 crisis support, online chat, and mental health resources tailored to LGBTQ+ youth. | — | ||||||
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